lifestyle

For the season you're in. As it is.

Having Gen photograph our family was such a wonderful experience. We have had quite a lot of photoshoots done with our family with different photographers and there is no doubt that Gen was one of the absolute best; making my boys feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She blended in with our family so well, and made everyone feel like they could be themselves. The photos are incredible and some of my favourites, and we'll be forever grateful for our experience.

01/03

"She photographed our family dynamic in such a beautiful and honest way—even in the newborn haze."

Shannon & Family

Gen photographed our new little family (my husband and I, our dog and our two week old daughter). She knew exactly how to interact with both our anxious dog and our newborn. We went at their pace and it made the whole event that much more enjoyable. All I can say is WOW! She captured the light and love in our home in such a genuine and beautiful way. We will cherish these forever and can’t even begin to thank Gen enough.

02/03

"She knew exactly how to make us feel calm and relaxed."

Jessie & Family

Gen was an absolute pleasure to work with! Our oldest was a bit nervous, and has a tough time opening up to new people. She gave him space and worked at his rhythm. By the end, they were running around, laughing, and he was even taking photos with her camera. I'm absolutely in love with the gallery she delivered and can't wait to work with her again.

03/03

"She is so patient, kind and easygoing, and puts so much love into her work."

Emily & Family

my process

what inspires me

working together

my process

what inspires me

working together

Throughout your wedding day, I'm quietly observing—documenting the atmosphere and the story as it unfolds naturally. On full wedding days, I arrive about 1.5 hours before you step into your dress and stay until the story feels complete. I won't be watching the clock; the story of your day is my priority. If something meaningful is happening, I'll be there.

Before your wedding, I want to truly get to know you—not just the logistics of your day, but how you love, who's important to you, the traditions you're honouring, and what you want to remember decades from now. These details inform how I see your day and how I tell your story. The more I understand what matters to you, the more intentional and personal the work becomes. On the day itself, you'll feel my presence without it being intrusive. I'll provide guidance when it's needed and step back when it's not. Most couples appreciate a mix of both, and we'll figure out what feels right for you as your celebration unfolds.

Beyond still images, I weave short video clips throughout your gallery and provide a cinematic film that brings movement and feeling back to the day. About 40-45% of your final gallery will be black and white. The overall feel of your gallery—both photographs and film—will directly reflect the energy of your day, whether it's full of laughter and lightness or quiet, intimate, and contemplative.

my process

what inspires me

working together

I've always been drawn to work that lingers—films that stay with you long after they end, music that makes you feel before you understand why, poetry that captures what you didn't know you were trying to say.

I return often to films like Arrival, The Hours, and Labor Day—stories that understand the weight of time and the intimacy of small, seemingly ordinary moments. I get lost in artists like Half Moon Run, The Lumineers, Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds, and Patrick Wilson because their work holds the same kind of emotional depth I'm trying to create. I love to read works by Louise Glück, Sally Mann, and Paulo Coelho, because it reminds me that the most meaningful things are often the most subtle.

I find inspiration in museums, architecture, in the way light falls across a room at a specific time of day. I'm endlessly fascinated by the way people move through space, the gestures they repeat without thinking, the quiet rituals people repeat without thinking—the ones that reveal, without explanation, exactly who they are.

I have two wild little boys of my own. Our home looks a little different every time I walk through it. But the thing that keeps me grounded in this work is how the changes show up in the most ordinary moments—the 6:30am breakfast negotiations, the look my husband and I give each other when the boys say something absurdly adorable.

I know what it is to be inside a season and feel it moving too fast, and it's what shapes how I see and document your family.

my process

what inspires me

working together

This work is a collaboration. I'm here to understand what matters to you and document it with intention.

I work with families who see the value in this kind of storytelling, not because they need another family photographer, but because they understand what these images will become, and what they'll mean to future generations. 

I bring my own perspective to every session, shaped by my life, my relationships, the family albums I've inherited from grandparents and great-grandparents that I still return to. What you receive will reflect how I perceived and felt your family—told in an intentional and artful way. A record of who you were, how you loved, and the life you built together.

The MISE-EN-SCÈNE session

Enough time to hold onto it before it shifts again. So when the dust settles, and you’re in a different season, you’ll have proof of what this one held—even the parts you didn’t know you’d miss.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

+ 1 Hour Lifestyle Session
+ 20 high-resolution images
+ Private online gallery
+ Detailed Pre-Session Guide
+ Film photography & digital Super 8 add-ons

$850

The STORYTELLING session

Several unhurried hours together. I'll offer gentle guidance when it's needed, and step back when it's not. Mostly, we follow your family's natural rhythm. Ideal for newborns, slow mornings or family adventures, and those who want room to just exist.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

+ Lifestyle Session of up to 3 hours
+ Complete & thoughtfully curated gallery
+ Private online gallery
+ Detailed Pre-Session Guide
+ Pre-Session Consultation
+ Film photography & digital Super 8 add-ons

$1200

The BUNDLES

Life doesn't happen all at once. It shifts slowly; across seasons, through quiet evolutions that are easy to miss unless you make space to notice them. These bundles are designed to hold that longer story. To soak it in, and eventually return to how it all felt.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

+ Multiple Lifestyle Sessions
+ Complete & thoughtfully curated galleries
+ Private online galleries
+ Detailed Pre-Session Guides
+ Pre-Session Consultations
+ Film photography & digital Super 8 add-ons

Beginning at $1800

frequently asked questions

A few questions that tend to come up before working together.

As early as you can! I take on a limited number of families each year to make sure each one gets the attention they deserves If you have a season or milestone in mind, reach out and I'll let you know what's available.

01. how far in advance should i book?

02. What happens after i inquire?

03. what should we do if we're nervous?

04. how do i know if we're the right fit?

05. What happens after our session?

You'll hear from me shortly. If I need a few more details before putting something together, I'll reach out. Otherwise, I'll send over a custom proposal based on what you've already shared.

01. how far in advance should i book?

02. What happens after i inquire?

03. what should we do if we're nervous?

04. how do i know if we're the right fit?

05. What happens after our session?

We'll usually anchor the session around an activity—something your family would naturally do together—so everyone's energy stays on each other, not on me. From there, we just let things unfold as they're meant to.

01. how far in advance should i book?

02. What happens after i inquire?

03. what should we do if we're nervous?

04. how do i know if we're the right fit?

05. What happens after our session?

If my work resonates with you, that's a good place to start. Beyond that, the families I work with best tend to be ones who value this kind of storytelling.

01. how far in advance should i book?

02. What happens after i inquire?

03. what should we do if we're nervous?

04. how do i know if we're the right fit?

05. What happens after our session?

You'll receive your Preview Gallery within one week, and your full, curated gallery within six weeks. If you've added printed products to your experience, I'll begin crafting those once your final selections are made.

01. how far in advance should i book?

02. What happens after i inquire?

03. what should we do if we're nervous?

04. how do i know if we're the right fit?

05. What happens after our session?

let's create something meaningful together

I book a limited number of sessions per year. Inquire to find out if your date is available.

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